"Welcome to Replika Press Pvt. Ltd."



 

 

 


F.A.Q'S

 

Why should I open for Replika for my printing job?

Replika’s USP is PQT – Competitive Price, excellent Quality and complete Transparency in dealing with customers. Replika has an unparalleled track record of adherence to highest business ethics.

 

What type of services Replika can offer?

Replika provides complete one-step services from typesetting to pre-press, printing, binding and door delivery to your warehouse.

 

How can I send my job to Replika?

You may send your digital files in any storage media or you can even transfer the data through our FTP server.

For details kindly E - Mail to : info@replikapress.com
  sanandan@replikapress.com
  vikaran@replikapress.com

 

What type of storage media does Replika accept?

We accept a wide range of media including CD, 3.5 disc, Sy Quesks, JAZ disk, 3.5 M.O.

 

How can I be assured of your typesetting quality?

Replika offers a unique free typesetting trial of 24 pages delivered to your electronically free of charge.

 

Does Replika provide typesetting facility for mathematical and technical books?

Mathematical and technical typesetting is Replika’s strong plus point. We draw complex line illustrations with precision. We provide highly skilled copy-editing and designing services.

 

What are the proofreading options available to me?

For the most demanding jobs, exact colour matching needs be done. Though expensive, we recommend a press proof. It is an accurate predictor of colour.

Replika uses HP-2500 CP inkjet printer and an Epson 3000 inkjet printer for proofing. Both are colour calibrated and fully postscript compatible. Replika has made a special arrangement to check all required elements in the files you submit. We prefer a PDF file with suggested changes if any and e-mail to you for your approval. You can open it at your and e-mail ink the help of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

 

How quickly can Replika send cost-estimate?

You may e-mail your job requirements at sanandan@replikapress.com and we’ll provide you a customized cost estimate within a week.

 

How long will it take Replika to complete my job?

Usually it takes three to four weeks after examination of the matter.

 

What is your turnaround time?

Turnaround time depends on the job. For leaflets and fliers, your order is usually put on the courier/air-freight in 2–3 working days from receiving your approval. For jobs with lamination and other such operations and books, it takes an extra 1–2 working days depending on the operations involved.

 

Who should I contact about the status of my job?

 

How does Replika ensure quality control?

Replika has a strong Quality Control (QC) team to monitor the job from day one. Every job undergoes hundred percent Q.C test at various levels at least twice before being delivered to you.

 

Does Replika undertake jobs in languages other than English?

Yes, We undertake jobs in all international languages.

 

What is the special feature of Replika’s Pre-press operations?

We provide fully imposed films with cut marks band colour hand for quick and perfect registration from the Cero-citex imagesetter.

 

How does Replika meet my varied requirements?

Replika’s latest fleet of four-colour Heidelberg sheet-fed offset machines provide single-to-four-colour books by skilled and experienced work force. Replika stocks the best quality of consumables.

 

Does Replika attach equal importance to finishing?

At Replika due care is taken at binding level. Replika has the largest automated finishing machines for folding, sewing, and cutting, cover pasting and trimming to give book a perfect shape.

 

What are options available for shipping the job?

You can have the job delivered by either air-courier (FedEx/DHL) or airfreight. When the job is delivered at your door, it costs higher than airfreight.

 

Am I supposed to collect the job at the international airport?

Yes job is delivered at your nearest international airport. Cost is lower than air-carrier and delivering time is about 6-7 days from dispatch.

 

Other notable facts

The Facility

     
We have 66,000 square feet covered area with additional 33,000 square feet nearly constructed.

Distance to nearest airport
:
60 km (Indira Gandhi Airport, New Delhi)

Distance to nearest seaport
:
1600 km (Mumbai port)

Number of employees
:
Nearly 300

Annual Sales breakup
:
April 01 – Mar 02 : 743858 books

 
April 02 – Mar 03 : 1188532 books

 
April 03 – Mar 04 : 2102030 books

MH Singapore’s experience
:
We printed mono and two colourbooks to their satisfaction.

Can MH provide its own paper?
:
No. since Replika is export oriented unit it can’t procure paper from outside.

Communications capability
:
FTP site, dedicated Leased line 1 MBPS.

Office or salesman in USA
:
Yes

Quality control procedure
:
1.
GATF printing guidelines.

2.
Density is checked at each level of processing, plate making and printing.

3.
Machines are provided with Spetro densitometer, supervisors do check on machine print quality.

4.
Stock of books are checked prior to dispatch.

Code of business ethics
:
We don’t share business dealings of one customer with another.

Is plant air conditioned?
:
Prepress, 4 color printing machines are air conditioned and conditioned and rest is air cool.
     
Estimated transport time (including customs clearing) for a full container

  • Columbus, Ohio
:
29 days

  • Desoto, TX (Not a port, nearest port Dallas or Houston – 36 days)
  • Mexico City
:
45 days

  • Bogota Columbia
:
70 days

  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
:
55 days

  • Madrid, Spain
:
26 days

  • Sydney, Australia
:
30 days

  • Hong Kong
:
16 days

  • Singapore
:
9 days

  • Mumbai, India
:
4 days

  • Toronto, Canada
:
24 days

  • Maidenhead, UK (Nearest port Tilbury or Fleixstone – 18 days)

 

Contact us today with your queries and orders!